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DIGGS & BEADLES SEED CO., INC., RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
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ASPARAGUS 
WASHINGTON—A rust resistant and vigorous growing As¬ 
paragus introduced by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. 
It produces large, straight stalks of excellent quality with 
firm and delicious tips. Oz. 10c; 34 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS—In order to have Asparagus quickly, it 
is more satisfactory to grow it from the roots. 
WASHINGTON—Two-year-old roots, 50 for 90c; $1.50 per 
100, postpaid. Not postpaid, 50 for 75c; $1.25 per 100; $8.50 
per 1,000. 
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CALABRESE GREEN SPROUTING—A distinct variety, be¬ 
ing somewhat like Cauliflower. Having the mild flavor of 
Cauliflower combined with the nutty tang of Celery, making 
it a most delicious vegetable. The plant grows about 2 feet 
high, producing a medium size central head. After the head 
is fully developed, it should be cut and used. Clusters of 
smaller heads or green sprouts are then produced throughout 
the season which should be cut and used regularly. It is 
easy to grow and may be planted from Spring to Fall. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 34 lb. 85c. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
A very esteemed member of the cabbage family. Brussels 
Sprouts resemble miniature cabbage, which form and grow 
closely around the stalks of the plant, a small head being- 
formed at each leaf joint. The leaves should be broken down 
in the fall to give the little heads more room to grow. The 
seed should be sown in a plant bed and transplanted to rows 
when ready any time from April to August, 2 feet apart, with 
plants 18 to 24 inches apart in the row. Cultivate and treat 
in all respects like winter cabbage or kale. One ounce of seed 
will produce about 1,500 plants. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 34 lb. 60c, 
postpaid. 
RHUBARB 
For the home garden it will be found far more satisfactory 
to grow Rhubarb from the Roots rather than the Seed. These 
can be set out in this section in November and early Decem¬ 
ber, March and April. Rhubarb should be set only in rich, 
moist soil, well worked and heavily fertilized. A trench should 
be dug about 2 feet deep, manured abundantly, roots placed 
about 4 feet apart and well covered with coarse litter or ma¬ 
nure. Rhubarb should be grown only in well shaded situations. 
It is best not to gather many of the stalks the first season, 
but after the first year they may be used freely and will last 
for years. 
RHUBARB ROOTS—20c each; $1.50 doz., postpaid. Not post¬ 
paid, 15c each; $1.25 doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
RHUBARB SEED—VICTORIA—Very large; the best variety 
for general use. Seed may be sown from March to June, 
but stalks when grown from seed will not be ready for use 
until the second year. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 45c, postpaid. 
BUSH SNAP BEANS 
50 LBS. MAY BE ORDERED AT 100 LB. PRICE 
CULTURE—These can be planted at any time from April 
1st (or after danger of frost is past) to September 1st. lo 
have a continuous supply, plant them at intervals of every two 
weeks. They thrive best in good, light, loamy soil, as they have 
a tendency to rust if planted in stiff or heavy soil. Plant in 
rows 2Y-2 to 3 feet apart and 3 to 4 inches apart in the rows. 
Cover \y 2 inches deep. Give only light cultivation after plants 
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